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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems...
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...designed for that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. ... be used in your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter ...
...designed for that came with laser printers. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that information. The standards discussed in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. ... be used in your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to help you . For specific information about print-media specifications. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter ...
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... the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your print media vendor for a guarantee that is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer...
... the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your print media vendor for a guarantee that is designed to be used. HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that its performance, long-term satisfaction requires manufacturer process-quality control as well as proper handling and storage by the customer...
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...chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in ...in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that...
...chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use are optimized for the electrophotographic process that is significant, a week or more might be properly bound or sealed in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it in the environment in ...in a new environment. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be controlled as well as those of paper with higher filler levels, and the small particulate that...
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... paper does. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Coated paper Clay- You also can...
... paper does. or other pigment-coated papers must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. When these grades of colors and finishes with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; Toner can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Coated paper Clay- You also can...
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...paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures... flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple...
...paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures... flatten the embossed or debossed images. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple...
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q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that have a finish or coating. However, such media must be careful not to virgin-...oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have heavily textured surfaces. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1...
q Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that have a finish or coating. However, such media must be careful not to virgin-...oil-based inks meet this requirement. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that have heavily textured surfaces. Recycled paper Recycled paper is used in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard has tested a variety of holes or slits in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1...
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... the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are ... support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch ...
... the best performance when using paper Use conventional white copier paper for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are ... support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be printed. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch ...
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... (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet...
... (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information. Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap. cm. Minimum stiffness Grain Electrical surface resistivity Electrical volume resistivity 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction. 0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction. short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 28 lb). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet...
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... for sealing. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Avoid using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still...
... for sealing. Printing on envelopes can cause severe damage to the printer. q Avoid using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for using envelopes" on page 13 and still...
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...of the fusing process. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. See the support...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using media 13 All folds must be sharply creased and construction must...
...of the fusing process. Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to all HP LaserJet printers. Dimensional accuracy and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer for product-specific information. Curl Envelopes must be tight (not baggy) to avoid wrinkling. See the support...inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Packaging Protective box to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for using media 13 All folds must be sharply creased and construction must...
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Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface...
Labels to be used , a significant risk exists for labels peeling or for laser printers. Labels should meet the specifications for using labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in your HP LaserJet printer must be compatible with the heat and pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface...
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...label material. Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination...or that box or lot-number of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should be delivered ... process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem...
...label material. Make sure to run several sheets of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to prevent oozing and contamination...or that box or lot-number of the label before, during, or after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not exceed 0.23 mm (9.0 mils). The labels should be delivered ... process. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of labels and discuss the problem...
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... mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that is...
... mm (4.0 mils to 1013 ohms/square. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for use with the heat and pressure of incompatible material or that is...
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... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for their printers. The print quality for color duplex printing...
... jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. The laser-printed sheets should have been printed are specifically formulated for their printers. The print quality for color duplex printing...
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... in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the ...support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines...
... in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the ...support documentation for your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines...
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...printer...(0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper ...HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer..., or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, ... Print media that is poor, you have a printer problem. q Print media that is related to envelopes... following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Print media that offsets or...
...printer...(0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper ...HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that have baggy construction or folds that are recommended in your printer..., or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, ... Print media that is poor, you have a printer problem. q Print media that is related to envelopes... following characteristics can severely damage the printer. q Print media that offsets or...
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..., release (SELECT button). button) to 10 seconds. Press (SELECT button) to see if the printer responds. A message other than READY or PRINTING CONFIGURATION appears on . ENWW Troubleshooting flowchart 121 Press (DOWN language is steady, and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on. A blank page prints. and the ● Turn the power switch. ● Turn...
..., release (SELECT button). button) to 10 seconds. Press (SELECT button) to see if the printer responds. A message other than READY or PRINTING CONFIGURATION appears on . ENWW Troubleshooting flowchart 121 Press (DOWN language is steady, and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications. ) on. A blank page prints. and the ● Turn the power switch. ● Turn...
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....) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be missing a printer message that could help you solve the problem. Test the cable by trying it on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . interface cable with a high-quality...
....) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be missing a printer message that could help you solve the problem. Test the cable by trying it on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . interface cable with a high-quality...
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ENWW Clearing jams 147 See Loading staples. ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.
ENWW Clearing jams 147 See Loading staples. ● Try a different brand of paper. ● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes or Printing on transparencies.) ● Print only on full sheets of labels and do not print on both sides of label sheets. (See Printing on labels.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Clean the printer. (See Cleaning the printer.) ● Perform preventive printer maintenance if maintenance is due.